driven

driv-en · adjective, verb

imported

Definitions

adjective, verb

  1. 1.

    Highly motivated and determined to succeed.

  2. 2.

    Past participle of the verb "drive."

  3. 3.

    Operated, powered, or controlled by a specified means.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    driven to distraction — extremely frustrated or annoyed
  • •
    data-driven — based on data analysis rather than intuition
  • •
    market-driven — determined by market forces

Related words

Antonyms: apathetic, lazy, unmotivated
See also: drive, driver, motivated
Synonyms: ambitious, determined, motivated

Etymology

From Old English drifan ("to drive, impel"). The past participle form preserving the strong verb conjugation pattern.